Job Description

Who are we?
Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market.
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our financial advisors to realise their worth.
Our company is built on a respect for what people are worth and an appreciation for what they can become. We know that your worth is infinite and unique - and want to inspire you to realise this worth.
This is why we give each and every person who is contracted at Sanlam the opportunity to make the most of who they are, and to be recognised, respected and rewarded for their capabilities.
What will you do?
This is a specialist role within SanlamConnect Gauteng South Region. RMM's form part of the regional management team. Managing a marketing budget, the RMM's will be responsible to undertake market research of trends and opportunities, develop regional marketing plans/activities and then co-ordinate their execution in conjunction with the regional management teams and be responsible to manage staff. The RMM will also be responsible to manage the Key Account Specialists.
The RMM's will furthermore influence and build close working relationships with the different product provider specialists operating in the region to ensure all the interactions with brokers are co-ordinated and aligned to the strategy of the region. The RMM's will promote the Sanlam brand with intermediaries. RMM's will also support Broker Consultants and Sales Consultants in their marketing initiatives/campaigns with intermediaries.
1. Undertake market research and intelligence gathering
2. Develop and implement marketing plans and tactics in the region
3. Managing marketing budget and expenses
4. Focus and regulate the direct access and exposure of product provider resources to intermediaries
5. Market the Sanlam brand and arrange intermediary engagement session
6. People Management
What will make you successful in this role?
1. Undertake market research and intelligence gathering
2. Develop and implement marketing plans and tactics in the region
3. Managing marketing budget and expenses
4. Focus and regulate the direct access and exposure of product provider resources to intermediaries
5. Market the Sanlam brand and arrange intermediary engagement session
6. Effective People Management
Qualification and Experience:

• Grade 12
• A marketing or business qualification
• Preferably CFP
• Financial Services experience
• Sales and marketing background in distribution
• Managerial experience

Knowledge and Skills:
IT:

• MS: Office (Excel, Word, PP)
• Lotus Notes
• Broker Tools (i.e.: compliance tools,SanPort)
• Internal systems (SAP4Hana)

Business:

• Financial Services Industry Knowledge (Broker Distribution; SFA; SKS)
• Financial Services Product Knowledge (Sanlam and competitors)
• Relevant regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge (i.e.: C.O.I)
• Expense Management
• Sound legal technical knowledge (relating to products)
• Project Management
• Formulating and execution of marketing strategy
• Market segmentation and analysis
• Market campaigns and events

Personal Qualities:

• Results driven
• Business acumen
• Innovative thinking
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Planning and Organising
• Analytical thinking
• Coaching
• Adaptability
• Treating customers fairly

Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. The closing date for applications is 26 February 2026.
The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.
Build a successful career with us
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.

Skills Required